Discover a practical guide to residential space planning, in this room-by-room guide with up-to-date info on accessibility, ergonomics, and building systems In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces, an accomplished team of design professionals delivers the gold standard in practical, human-centered residential interior design. Authors Maureen Mitton and Courtney Nystuen explore every critical component of interior architecture from the perspective of ergonomics and daily use. The text functions as a guide for interior design students and early-career professionals seeking a handbook for the design of livable, functional, and beautiful spaces. It includes hundreds of drawings and photographs that illustrate key concepts in interior design, as well as room-by-room coverage of applicable building codes and sustainability standards. The authors also cover all-new applications of smart building technology and updated residential building codes and accessibility standards. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to the design of interior residential spaces, including discussions of accessibility, universal design, visibility, sustainability, ergonomics, and organizational flow In-depth examinations of kitchens, bathrooms, and the fundamentals of residential building construction and structure Comprehensive explorations of entrances and circulation spaces, including foyer and entry areas, vertical movement, and electrical and mechanical considerations Practical discussions of bedrooms, leisure spaces, utility, and workspaces An overview of human behavior and culture related to housing Updates made to reflect changes in the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) The latest edition of Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces is ideal for instructors and students in interior design programs that include interior design, residential design, or residential interior architecture courses. This edition provides updated content related to CIDA standards in human centered design, regulations and guidelines, global context, construction, environmental systems, and human wellbeing. It's also an indispensable resource for anyone preparing for the NCIDQ, the interior design qualification exam.

The new edition of the complete guide to developing and fine-tuning graphic presentation skills

Interior Design Visual Presentation, Second Edition is the unique, up-to-date resource addressing the visual design and presentation skills of the interior designer. This new edition offers thorough, process-oriented coverage on the planning, layout, and design of interior building spaces, complete with a broad range of real-world examples.

An accessible, how-to approach guides readers through a variety of techniques for executing creative and successful design graphics, models, and presentations. The latest information is provided on CAD and digital portfolios, as well as Web page design. Dozens of high-quality, full-color illustrations highlight step-by-step instructions detailing techniques and approaches throughout the book.

Standout features of this Second Edition include:

• Insightful case projects from such well-known design firms as Ellerbee and Beckett Architects and Meyer, Scherer & Rockastle, Ltd.
• Numerous examples of quick-sketching techniques as well as computer-generated, 3D representations
• Methods for perspective drawing and estimated sketching
• A range of examples from small, residential student projects to huge, public interior spaces designed by leading professionals
• Revealing discussions about the connection between process and presentation
• Instruction on presentation and communication consistent with FIDER guidelines

The broad coverage and diverse examples in Interior Design Visual Presentation, Second Edition make it an essential volume for students and an inspirational reference for professionals.